It's essential to pick the right weather when getting ready to paint the house's exterior because temperature and other factors can affect how the paint is applied, how it looks, and how long it takes to dry.

Before anything else, you need warmer temperatures when you begin your painting job. This is not an option if you live in a high elevation where the temperature decreases below 35 degrees Fahrenheit or during the wet season. Some product manufacturers even suggest a 50-degree threshold.

Temperature for House Painting

Additionally, stay away from painting in humid conditions or if there is a chance of rain because water drops can ruin the wrap-up of your paint, thin it out, and cause it to streak all over.

The ideal time of year to colour the exterior of your property is generally during the summer months. Still, spring or autumn is even better if the weather is warm, sunny, and dry.

Because of all these weather factors, the best time of year varies based on the climate, latitude, etc., in various regions of the nation. In Northern Australia, you can paint outside as late as November.

Still, it would help if you avoided hot, sunny days when the sun burns too much. In Southern Australia, you will only have a chance to paint inside after October (or even September).

Paint only in the dry season

The outcomes will be compromised if your walls are partially dry when you apply the paint. The best time to apply stain is when there are no forecasts for rain, snow, or strong winds because humidity can lead to brush marks that will detract from the finished product. Exterior paint must dry quickly, but not too quickly or in the hot sun, for the painting to be perfect (this can make it crack).'

Duration of a House Painting Job

When planning to paint a house, you should consider how long it will take to complete the task (professional painters can complete the job in a few days, whereas DIY painters may need two or even three times as long). In addition, you need to ensure the walls are completely dry and watch for a favourable weather forecast for the days following the painting.

It's wise to save big projects like these for a time of year when the likelihood of bad weather is low because they are difficult to plan or postpone from one day to the next.

Although late spring and early autumn can provide you with the ideal conditions to achieve a good finish and reduce the time it takes to complete, summer is typically the best time to paint outdoors.

Conclusion:

Hire professionals if you want a flawless new coat of paint applied to your house's exterior with the least hassle. Prestige Coatings will do a fantastic job and advise you on the ideal time to schedule your home's exterior painting.

Contact them right away to schedule our residential painting services. Their Sydney team of interior painters is fully licenced and skilled in all areas of the painting and decorating industry.

They use premium washable paints on the interior of your home because we understand how vital proper surface preparation and finishes are, especially if you have a few young children running around bumping into walls and leaving dirty fingerprints everywhere.